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Damages Allocation in Minnesota

In Minnesota, damages in a lawsuit are reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to the plaintiff. This rule, known as comparative fault, is codified under Minn. Stat. § 604.01. The statute requires the factfinder to determine the total damages sustained by the plaintiff and then allocate a percentage of fault to each party, including the plaintiff. The plaintiff’s final recovery is the total damages minus the share attributable to their own fault. The official source sets out the specific factors and any exceptions the court must consider. The worked example below demonstrates this allocation process. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate your potential recovery under this statute.

Governing authority

In Minnesota, the damages allocation rule is set by Minn. Stat. § 604.01. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 604.01 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/604.01).

Minnesota damages allocation: governed by Minn. Stat. § 604.01. The verified packet cites Minn. Stat. § 604.01 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/604.01).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.